Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary Education, Education, Lorestan, Noorabad, Iran.
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B.A., Department of Microbiology, East Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Borujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran
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Bachelor's degree, Department of Nursing, Baqiyatallah University, Tehran, Iran.
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PhD in Motor Behavior-Motor Development, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Assistant Teacher, Social Studies Department, Education Department, Khorramabad, Iran.
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Master of Science in Biomechanics, Department of Physical Education, Islamic Azad University, Boroujerd Branch, Iran.
10.22034/jmbs.2025.497352.1226
Abstract
Introduction and purpose: Reporting the methods and results of systematic reviews should be done in a way that allows users to properly assess the reliability and applicability of the findings.The aim of this guide is to help researchers effectively collect, evaluate and analyze evidence using standard and validated methods.
Methodology: The article describes in detail the key steps of conducting a systematic review, including defining the research question, developing a protocol, searching the literature, selecting eligible studies, assessing the quality of studies, extracting data and analyzing results. Tools such as the PRISMA checklist are also introduced to improve the transparency and quality of reporting of reviews and software for analyzing scientific networks. This statement is especially necessary for healthcare providers and decision-makers who are faced with a large volume of research. The 27-item PRISMA 2020 checklist covers various aspects of a systematic review.
Findings: The results show that using standard methods in systematic reviews can help collect reliable evidence and analyze it more accurately. The use of the checklist, flowchart, and software mentioned above can increase the quality and transparency of reporting of systematic reviews. PRISMA 2020 is not only designed for systematic reviews of health interventions, but also includes guidelines for network meta-analyses, systematic reviews of harms, and other types of reviews.
Conclusion: This article provides a comprehensive guide and useful tools to help researchers improve the quality of scientific studies. guide can facilitate the process of conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses and improve the quality of their reporting.
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